Jan. 17, 2022 557th Weather Wing flexes its global capabilities Since 2018 the 557th Weather Wing has provided Meteorological and Oceanographic support to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in support of the NATO Resolute Support Mission.RSM was a NATO-led, non-combat mission established at the request of the Afghan government in accordance with
Jan. 6, 2022 Mission Defense Team working to achieve IOC In 2009, Franklin D. Kramer, former assistant secretary of defense, wrote in the Cyberpower and National Security publication that the United States must create an effective national and international strategic framework for the development and use of cyber as part of an overall national security
Nov. 5, 2021 Keesler introduces space weather training in support of Space Force As the Air Force continues to maximize America's air, space and land power, Keesler initiated the new Space Weather Support Course to apply knowledge of the natural environment on space systems.The graduates of the course will take weather forecast beyond the atmosphere by understanding the weather
Oct. 29, 2021 25th OWS Bobcats arm joint flying missions with weather intel Two Airmen from the 25th Operational Weather Squadron were recently recognized for the work they performed while being deployed with the 409th Air Expeditionary Group at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger.“Both Seniors Airman Angel Maldonado and Rachel Zills have done exceptional work while here
Oct. 26, 2021 Even on leave an Airman answers the call U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hunter Binstock from the 25th Operational Weather Squadron performed life-saving CPR to a man in Parker Canyon Lake, Arizona.
Sept. 30, 2021 Weather Warriors: 26th OWS drives U.S. hurricane forecasts As hurricane season rolls around and the impending onslaught of wind and rain once again becomes part of life in the coastal regions of the United States, one unit located in the hotbed of the Gulf leads the charge in all hurricane meteorological production.Responsible for providing meteorological
Sept. 29, 2021 From agony to advocacy “I kept thinking what else I could have done, been a better friend, talked more often, saw the signs,” said Senior Airman Shea Abraham, Joint Typhoon Warning Center weather journeyman.
Sept. 23, 2021 A clear path for Humanitarian Aid to Haiti Members of the 25th Operational Weather Squadron in Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. recently provided a steady stream of meteorological and oceanographic capabilities to facilitate the USAID-led humanitarian response to the earthquake in Haiti on Aug. 14, 2021.
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 9, 2021 Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9.